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Bicycling, Flying Airplanes
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Daniel G. MacLellan

Grapevine,TX

Summary

Multi-talented Senior Executive knowledgeable about sales, operations, and personnel management. Successful at stepping into diverse positions and making immediate positive contributions. Focused on optimizing operations and motivating employees while establishing market dominance.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Sales Leader

CAE
08.2019 - 11.2023
  • Managed through two years of challenging Sales due to Covid19 impact. Exceeded yearly Sales quota year three by 12%, achieving record revenue and profit for business unit. Year four was on track to meet target.
  • Worked with CAE Software team to introduce and develop CAERise and Flight Operations Software Solutions. New revenue stream accounting for $1.0 M in new revenue stream in first year.
  • Implemented oversight and procedures to increase sales by weekly accountability of Sales organization. Customer interactions increased three fold, leading to 21% increase in new customers.
  • Coached and promoted three high-achieving sales members into leadership positions.
  • Increased financial controls on Sales expenses by 21%. Improved AR along with finance partner from 10% to 4%.

Senior Vice President, Transformation

FlightSafety International Inc.
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • Chosen to help transform company. In this new position recommended by Berkshire-Hathaway. Implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners, business unit leaders to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Responsible for Officer meetings and Board book.
  • Created new "Building Our Future" Vision team from 4,000 employees feedback.
  • Responsible for launching FlightSafety's Customer Advisory Board.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity. Started cross functional team to digitalize companies courseware and data.

Senior Vice President, Operations

FlightSafety International Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2019


  • Drove business unit engagement to achieve aggressive company P&L targets.
  • Set clear goals to monitor targets and offered real-time input on performance and motivation.
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
  • Responsible for all Courseware operations,
  • Oversaw all 31 Global training operations
  • Oversaw all Training Simulators (310 Simulators)
  • Oversaw all Aviation Regulatory Authorities (194 countries)
  • Created Project Management implementation/sustainment
  • Responsible for ISO 2015 Quality Management System
  • Launched first FAA Part 142 Safety Management Systems

Regional Operations Manager/ Center Manager

FlightSafety International Inc.
09.2006 - 12.2013
  • Moved training center from 30th position to number one position in customer satisfaction in year four.
  • Achieved first place amongst all training centers revenue by year four.
  • Promoted in final year to oversee six other training Centers Managers.
  • Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to develop new strategies for improving operations.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Monitored and analyzed performance data, identifying areas of improvement and developing corrective action plans.
  • Enforced compliance with local, state and federal regulations and company standards.
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements to optimize cost savings and efficiency.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Assistant Center Manager

FlightSafety International Inc.
09.2005 - 09.2006
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, QMS.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages - we met budget target.
  • Directed daily operations at second largest training center and successfully launched new training program.
  • Directed work of Customer Service team to deliver exceptional client experiences.
  • Worked with Marketing to drive profitability by switching resources on what programs to stop supporting.

Regional Sales Director

FlightSafety International Inc.
01.2002 - 09.2005
  • Built and managed sales funnel using metrics to forecast achievements and measure goals. Grew revenue and margins through aggressive selling and avoiding discounting. On average are revenue 8% per year.
  • Prepared and reviewed annual budgets. Stayed within budget requirements at all times.
  • Consistently serviced accounts to maintain active contacts and continuously contact through CRM tools.

Global Sales Director

FlightSafetyBoeing Training International
01.2000 - 12.2002
  • Managed Airline training Sales for North and South America, as well as Asia. Sold training solutions to major Airlines. Met Sales goals for both years at 105%.
  • Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by implementing and automating contact relationship management systems.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.

Regional Sales Manager

FlightSafety International Inc.
12.1994 - 01.2000
  • Six years, placed in top three position every year. Sales team consisted of forty sales people. Placed number one in year five.
  • Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.
  • Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
  • Finalized sales contracts with high-value customers. Contracts averaging $250,000.USD
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.

School Director

American Flyers
01.1993 - 12.1994

In charge of part 141 Flight Training School. Managed $16M in annual sales. Staff of 30 employees, consisting of Pilot Flight Instructors, Sales staff, maintenance and office support staff.


Consistently in top 3 out of 15 schools on revenue.

Regional Sales Manager

Johnson And Johnson Medical
02.1990 - 05.1992
  • Achieved regional sales objectives by developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
  • Awarded Rookie of the Year due to my strong performance

Education

No Degree - Professional Repair And Shop Operations

United Bicycle Institute
Ashland, Oregon
04.2024

Certificate - Entrepreneurship

Southeast Methodist University
Dallas, Texas USA
08.2013

No Degree - Marketing

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
06.2006

No Degree - Business

Karriss Negotiations
Chicago, United States
06.2003

Commercial Pilots License - Aviation And Airway Science

Resort Aviation
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
05.1992

Bachelor of Science - International Marketing

Suffolk University
Boston, MA
05.1987

Skills

  • Risk analysis and management
  • Management information systems
  • Budgeting
  • Project planning and development
  • P&L Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Sales training and leadership
  • Pipeline Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Customer Service

Bicycling, Flying Airplanes

Fly Gliders and Single Engine Airplanes

Bicycling long distance

Timeline

Global Sales Leader

CAE
08.2019 - 11.2023

Senior Vice President, Transformation

FlightSafety International Inc.
02.2019 - 06.2019

Senior Vice President, Operations

FlightSafety International Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2019

Regional Operations Manager/ Center Manager

FlightSafety International Inc.
09.2006 - 12.2013

Assistant Center Manager

FlightSafety International Inc.
09.2005 - 09.2006

Regional Sales Director

FlightSafety International Inc.
01.2002 - 09.2005

Global Sales Director

FlightSafetyBoeing Training International
01.2000 - 12.2002

Regional Sales Manager

FlightSafety International Inc.
12.1994 - 01.2000

School Director

American Flyers
01.1993 - 12.1994

Regional Sales Manager

Johnson And Johnson Medical
02.1990 - 05.1992

No Degree - Professional Repair And Shop Operations

United Bicycle Institute

Certificate - Entrepreneurship

Southeast Methodist University

No Degree - Marketing

University of Pennsylvania

No Degree - Business

Karriss Negotiations

Commercial Pilots License - Aviation And Airway Science

Resort Aviation

Bachelor of Science - International Marketing

Suffolk University
Daniel G. MacLellan